This is sometimes called see and treat. He did a swab on Friday and low and behold on Monday I call and get told I need to start x3 400mg metronide per day. This is common and a sign that the scab is healing. You can self-refer through local NHS services, speak with your GP, or search for a local counsellor at bacp.co.uk/therapists. I'm not sure if it's period blood because I'm on the mini pill so shouldn't be having a period. Thank you also to all the experts who checked the accuracy of this information and the volunteers who shared their personal experience to help us develop it. Your healthcare professionals are there to help and they can offer alternative options and support for you. July 20, 2012 at 9:42 am; 3 replies; ... Then a week after the procedure I woke up hemorrhaging. Talk to your colposcopist before treatment if you are worried about any risks. I'm also looking for advice. When we went to the emergency department and told them what was happening the lady gave her a tampon and told her to wait. After 4 or more hours in emergency and with more clots coming out I started to get even more annoyed and frantic with the response we were getting. The test will check whether cell changes have been completely removed. Straight after treatment, you may have a watery, brown vaginal discharge. If HPV is not found, you will not need to be screened again for another 3 … In the women and other people with a cervix that Jo's Trust spoke with, about 46 in 100 (46%) had changes to how they feel, while 54 in 100 (56%) did not. Remember, your doctor or nurse is there to support you at every stage. “Whilst the day of the treatment was frightening, the wonderful nurses and incredible women I met who were having similar experiences to me made things much more bearable. For the women and other people with a cervix that Jo's Trust spoke with: All of your feelings and concerns, including any we don’t mention in this guide, are valid and it is important you get the right support to deal with them. All 6 eggs fertilized and all 6 embryos were growing well at day 3, so we went to day 5. UK ... To reduce the risk of bleeding or infection after the treatment it is important that you: Use sanitary pads and not tampons for four weeks after the treatment. On Thursday on i … To reduce the risk of infection do not: use tampons for 4 to 6 weeks - use sanitary pads instead; have sex for 4 to 6 weeks; swim or use a Jacuzzi for 4 to 6 weeks; exercise for at least a few days, or while there's still any bleeding or discharge. I have been so careful to mitigate any infection... no sex,no bath, no tampons, showers with natural soap but not putting any soap there, laying toilet paper down each time I go so no splash, 3-4 lts of water a day, eating so well buuuuuut still got an infection and if I didn't get a swab there would be no symptoms aside from what I felt and knew wasn't right. Important! Early Dec'16 smear with high risk cells detected. However, if they persist, become heavier or have an offensive smell, then women should see their GP as … The hospital team or 111 will be able to advise you and make sure you get the right care. The local anaesthetic used to numb your cervix helps to stop this, which means you can usually carry on with your normal day-to-day activities, such as going to work or shopping. Twice what a normal period would be if not more. The doctor said the results will be back in 3-4 weeks and she thinks it will all be fine now so fingers crossed! LLETZ treatment of the Cervix Please contact us straight away if you experience the following after treatment: Bleeding that is bright red, heavy or has clots Pain in the lower abdomen or back aching that will not go away Feeling unwell (hot, cold, feverish, thirsty) … Read on… Normally, a woman undergoes periods for 3 to 5 days. Even without the antibiotics on board. When we went to the emergency department and told them what was happening the lady gave her a tampon and told her to wait. You may have a higher risk of bleeding after the treatment (see below for further information on bleeding). Your colposcopist should invite you to have a seat away from the examination bed to talk you through the treatment and any questions. After LLETZ, you will be invited for a follow-up appointment at your GP surgery or the colposcopy clinic. If you are asked to make a choice, you may have lots of questions that you want to ask. I will forever be grateful to the inspiring ladies I met that day.”. 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